Imagine receiving a call saying that a family member is sick. What should you do? What’s the first aid in this situation? During emergencies, it pays to be knowledgeable in basic home remedies and first aid. Let’s look at nine common problems:
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As we age, our senses get a little weaker, and our eyes undergo some changes. The eye lens becomes cloudy and loses its flexibility. Here are some basic do’s and don’ts concerning eye care:
Dizziness is a general term used to describe anything from a mild unsteadiness to severe vertigo. Vertigo is a severe form of dizziness wherein you feel the environment is spinning around you. Majority are harmless, while some forms of dizziness can be serious. Let’s check on the less serious causes first.
Body odor is an embarrassing problem. This unpleasant smell comes from a mixture of sweat and bacteria. Normally, our sweat should have little odor. However, it’s the bacteria on the skin that causes one’s perspiration to smell sour.
Hemorrhoids (also called piles) is a very common problem affecting people in their twenties and older. Did you know that by the age of 50, almost half of the population will have some form of hemorrhoids?
This is really true, and I can personally vouch for its power to heal. If you have a skin infection, you know it’s sometimes difficult to cure. Recently, I discovered a simple treatment with the use of the antiseptic called povidone-iodine.
Know your 10 health numbers. Make sure you get a passing grade for this.
Many people take their ears for granted. That is, until they lose their hearing. Studies show that almost 60% of people will experience some hearing loss by the age of 65. “Hearing loss does not run in families, it runs in humans.”
Okay, take a deep breath. Inhaaaale… Nothing to it, right? But imagine having to struggle for your every breath. That is what happens during an asthma attack.
Because of our polluted air, a lot of Filipinos suffer from asthma and other lung diseases.
Be positive even if others are not. Continue with your faith in God, faith in yourself and faith in others. If you work on these constantly, you will be happier and healthier.